LTTE child soldiers               Reuters

LTTE child conscription on the rise - UNICEF

The Libration Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has stepped up the conscription of children to its ranks, according to UNICEF. The UN agency confirmed that the LTTE has accelerated the recruitment of under age combatants in April and May, especially in the North. Defence sources said the LTTE seemed to be going back on its pledge to release the children in its ranks and stop new recruitment, with the latest round of conscription.
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Kottegoda appointed Army Commander

Major General Shantha Kottegoda has been appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Army by President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, Defence Ministry officials said yesterday. He is due to assume duties as the 17th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army from July 1 following the retirement of Lieutenant General Lionel Balagalle on June 30.
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Govt's economic plans to be announced within next two weeks - Minister Amunugama

by Asela Kuruluwansa

The economic plans of the United People's Freedom Alliance Government will be announced within the next two weeks and the maiden budget will be presented in Parliament in November this year, stated Finance Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama.
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Solheim here today

Norwegian special envoy Erik Solheim is due here today for a series of discussions with Government and LTTE leaders aimed at reviving the peace negotiations. Solheim will meet President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, senior ministers, Opposition representatives and civil society leaders during his four-day official visit.
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IGP awaits Magistrate's orders on Ravi's case

by Chamikara Weerasinghe

Inspector General of Police Indra de Silva yesterday said they await orders of the Magistrate to continue the investigations in respect to alleged charges levelled against former Minister Ravi Karunanayake. IGP Silva said this on being asked to explain the position taken by the police regarding its investigations pertaining to allegations concerning the former Minister.
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• Kasippu racket bared
  
  
• Doctors threaten to strike over Acting Director's actions
  
  
• Jeyaraj holds discussions on moving forward Sri Lanka-US trade and investment
  
  
• SLRC denies allegations
  
  
• Inaugural Dhammadesana by Ven. Mettananda Thera
  
  
• Minister Tennakoon to help resolve professional problems
  
  
• Politicians, religious leaders should create environment for peace - Ven. Prof. Warakawe Dhammaloka Thera
  
  
• 'Country Roads' proceeds presented to UNICEF

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